The Footloose vet’s casting comes with a slight twist: Should Fox order the drama to series, Bacon is reportedly only committed to 15 episodes a season as opposed to a broadcast series’ standard 22, as a means of accommodating his always busy film schedule.

Bacon’s TV resume is relatively limited, save for some roles very early in his career (Guiding Light) and, more recently, cameos on Will & Grace and Bored to Death.